Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Ethiopia and a breakaway Somali region sign a deal giving Ethiopia access to the sea /in /by

As part of the deal, Somaliland plans to lease a 20-km (12.4-mile) stretch of land along its coastline to Ethiopia to establish a marine force base, Abdi said at the signing.

Award-winning South African photojournalist Peter Magubane dies aged 91 /in /by

The South African photographer passed away in South Africa on Monday (Jan. 1st) aged 91.
Peter Magubane was the eye behind the lens which captured the 1960 Sharpeville massacre or the trial of Nelson Mandela in 1964.

Cameroon: Cost of petroleum products to rise as President anticipates reduction of subsidy /in /by

Paul Biya said on Sunday (Dec. 31) that despite a cut in the subsidy in 2023, it remained a heavy burden on public coffers.

Is Uganda’s traditional tonto beverage in danger? /in /by

Tonto, a popular Ugandan fermented beverage made from bananas could be in danger. A bill seeking to regulate the production and sale of alcohol would criminalize the activities of home brewers of tonto, along with other traditional brews. The drink als...

Major earthquake hits Japan /in /by

A formidable earthquake struck central Japan on Monday, resulting in the loss of at least one life, widespread building destruction, power outages in tens of thousands of households, and compelling residents in coastal regions to seek refuge on higher ...

New restrictions on international students bringing family to UK come into force /in /by

The United Kingdom government's recent implementation of rules restricting international students from bringing their families to the country has stirred controversy, exacerbating internal divisions within the ruling party led by Chancellor Rishi Sunak.

Chad’s Deby appoints opposition leader, Masra, as new PM /in /by

The "Les Transformateurs" party leader has yet to react to his nomination.
The announcement made Monday comes after Saleh Kebzabo's government resigned on Dec. 30.
One day prior, on Dec. 29, military ruler Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno promulgated a new Con...

Worshippers honour Afro-Brazilian sea goddess in customary New Year tribute /in /by

Dressed predominantly in white, several worshipers sent their offerings into the sea. Devotees of the sea deity Yemanjá assembled at Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro, on Friday to pay homage to the revered Queen of the Sea.

Beatrice Chebet: Kenyan athlete breaks women’s world 5km record in Barcelona /in /by

The 23-year-old sensation crossed the finish line in an impressive 14 minutes and 13 seconds, surpassing Ethiopian Senbere Teferi's women-only record by a remarkable 16 seconds.

Climate change fuels Malaria crisis in Kenya /in /by

The World Health Organization's 2023 malaria report highlights a concerning trend, with an estimated 249 million malaria cases worldwide in 2022 – 16 million more cases than the pre-pandemic level in 2019